Toro 74806 TimeCutter ZX525, Operator'S Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
1. The engine load is
excessive.
1. Reduce ground speed.
2. The oil level in the
crankcase is low.
2. Add oil to the crankcase.
3. The cooling ns and
air passages under the
engine blower housing
are plugged.
3. Remove the obstruction
from the cooling ns and
air passages.
4. The air cleaner is dirty. 4. Clean or replace the air
cleaner element.
The engine overheats.
5. Dirt, water, or stale fuel
is in fuel system.
5. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer
1. The blade control (PTO)
is engaged.
1. Move the PTO to
Disengaged.
2. The parking brake is not
on.
2. Move the motion control
levers to the brake
position.
3. The operator is not
seated.
3. Sit on the seat.
4. The battery is dead. 4. Charge the battery.
5. The electrical
connections are
corroded or loose.
5. Check the electrical
connections for good
contact.
6. A fuse is blown. 6. Replace the fuse.
The starter does not crank
7. A relay or switch is
damaged.
7. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. The fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. The fuel valve turned off. 2. Open the fuel valve.
3. The choke is not on.
3. Move the choke lever to
On.
4. The air cleaner is dirty. 4. Clean or replace the air
cleaner element.
5. The spark plug wire(s) is
loose or disconnected.
5. Install the wire(s) on the
spark plug.
6. The spark plug(s) is
pitted, fouled, or the gap
is incorrect.
6. Install a new, correctly
gapped spark plug(s).
7. There is dirt in fuel lter. 7. Replace the fuel lter.
8. Dirt, water, or stale fuel
is in fuel system.
8. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
The engine will not start,
starts hard, or fails to keep
running.
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